Backend Engineer and Developer - Manager - Tire Manufacturing

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Job Description

Lead Backend Engineer and Developer

As a Lead Engineer specializing in Java Microservices, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance microservices-based solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver cutting-edge Java-based solutions that drive digital transformation for our clients.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and development of Java-based microservices architectures, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, designers and engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and deliver business-critical solutions.
• Implement best practices for microservices development, including API design, service discovery, and fault tolerance.
• Optimize Java applications for cloud-native environments, leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless technologies.
• Drive automation and CI/CD best practices to ensure rapid and reliable deployment of microservices.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring our solutions are cutting-edge and competitive.

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on microservices architecture.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Quarkus and other Java-based frameworks for building cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with Java-based microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).
• Working knowledge with occasional hands-on experience in React and Next.js frontend framework
• Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, and distributed tracing tools.
• Background in performance tuning and optimization of Java applications.
• Prior hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentstack.llyuic

Additional Information

Please note that the position is at our Milan office with a hybrid working solution (3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely).

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io